Passport Brazil (Passport to World) [Paperback]

Elizabeth Herrington (Author)

Book Description

Series: Passport to World | Publication Date: November 25, 1998

Comprehensive guide to the culture, etiquette and communication of Brazil.

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From the Publisher

Success in international business is not just about your product and service, or about terms and delivery schedules. Success is about people, traditions and relationships. Passport to the World books are comprehensive guides to understanding a country's people, culture, etiquette and communication styles. Passport Brazil will help you: Avoid cultural faux pas Learn about Brazil's values and beliefs Understand the reasons behind the actions Develop an effective negotiating style Don't leave without your passport!

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: World Trade Press (November 25, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1885073186
• ISBN-13: 978-1885073181
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,611,390 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Cultural Guide, May 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Passport Brazil (Passport to World) (Paperback)

This book is a great help in deciphering Brazilian customs and subtle cues. I would also recommend "A History of Brazil" and "The Brazilian Sound: Samba, Bossa Nova and the Popular Music of Brazil" as essential works that also give vital background.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The "brazilian way" put in words! highly desirable..., May 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Passport Brazil (Passport to World) (Paperback)

Culture shock is sometimes taken for granted, however to be cosmopolitan, is to have experienced a culture shock and being able to fully utilize it to your own benefit. Brazil is one of these places in the world were the unwritten rules are as important as the air you breath, if you intend to successfuly journey through this country, it is imperative that you learn about the culture, the history and the economy. Yet the most precious commodity you can come accross, is a friend... Because doors will be open to you in ways you've not yet experienced before. This book is a friend.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From a Brazilian who read this book, December 5, 2003

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Ines Meneses (Austin, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Passport Brazil (Passport to World) (Paperback)

It is very small and quick to read. However, it was amazing how much quality information the author could pack into such a small space. She lived 18 years in Brazil, and as a Brazilian reading the book, I can tell she knows what she was talking about. It was also curious for me to learn about things that I always took for granted, or that I thought were specific to my personality rather than from the culture. Unfortunately it is out of print as of this writing (Dec 2003). I hope it gets reprinted soon.